Dear Reggie:
You were “three or four” when we adopted you, and you’d never been inside a house before. We had just bought our first house and were so excited to welcome you to our family. You went on ALL the hikes and walks. 30-45 minutes twice a day. It was wonderful.
We’ve moved a couple of times. Been through some epic winters and gorgeous summers. Sure you ate the butter off the counter more times than I could count. But you were always a Good Boy.
Your brother Jake loved you. Moxie-cat would have loved you too if you’d just sit still for her. But when the babies joined our family you were so, SO gentle with them.
And so patient.
It’s been a long time, you lived with us for 12 years. Your muzzle went white, you clearly couldn’t hear anymore (which was really just as well when the thunderstorms rolled through.) It was so sad to say goodbye this weekend. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss you.
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So sorry. :'( We had to say goodbye to our sweet girl last August and I know how heartwrenching it is. They’re with us such a short time but they leave such a big hole in our hearts.
This is exactly true.
I am so, so sorry for your loss. Losing a beloved pet is one of the most difficult things in the world. They are more than pets, they’re family.
And Reggie has lived with us for 12 years, that’s a long time!!
So, so sorry. We have no pets because our oldest (who loves pets too) gets asthma attacks with any sustained exposure around cats and dogs, but I grew up with dogs, and losing them broke my heart each time.
Allergies can be so hard.
Oh Becky I’m so sorry. (((Hugs)))
Thank you!
I’m so sorry for your loss.